2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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PS 445 Democracy and Radical Politics (1)
An advanced course approaching democracy and other "radical" political ideas and
movements from a comparative perspective. Factors and conditions contributing to
democratization, democratic consolidation, and democratic erosion are explored. The
impacts of fringe and radical politics in democratic and authoritarian regimes are also
analyzed. Prerequisite: GCS 100 or PS 238.
PS 470 Seminar for Majors (1)
An exploration of issues in political science. Prerequisite: senior standing.
PS 472 Senior Research Project in Political Science (1)
Extension of PS 470 Seminar for Majors. This course functions as a capstone experience
where students conduct independent research under the supervision of the political
science faculty and where they come together to discuss key issues for the discipline. In
addition to completion of significant research, which will be presented to the campus
community, students will take up important questions for political science such as the
future and scope of the discipline, quantitative versus qualitative analysis, and the
application of political science to the solution of problems confronting community.
PVS – Poverty Studies
PVS 201 EL Introduction to Poverty Studies (1)
An examination of wealth distribution, social inequality, and the complexities of poverty
through interdisciplinary perspectives. The course uses theoretical and methodological
frameworks from different disciplines to explore how access to resources shapes all
aspects of the human experience. Through experiential activities, students learn how
wealth inequality affects the community and their own lives. Laboratory required. An
Experiential Learning designated and service-learning integrated course. (Also listed as
SO 201.) Fall.
PVS 470 EL Poverty Studies Capstone Project (½)
A capstone project for the distinction in poverty studies. Students are required to engage
in a collaborative experiential learning project (research, internship, or service-learning)
related to poverty, and publicly present their experiences. An Experiential Learning
designated course. Prerequisites: PVS 201 and at least junior standing. Fall, Spring,
Summer.
PY - Psychology
PY 101 Introduction to Psychology (1)
An introduction to the research, theory, and methods of psychological science.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024